GRAPES of Ancient Greece Quiz

Why did Alexander stop his military campaign and turn back toward Greece?

• Alexander’s army wanted to return home and refused to go any further.
• Alexander’s army was badly defeated in a battle against the Mauryan Empire.
• Alexander became extremely sick due to an infection from a leg wound.
• Alexander felt terrible for causing violence and wanted to promote peace.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the role of women in Sparta?

• Spartan women completed knitting, sewing, and other crafting projects.
• Spartan women completed physical training and could own property.
• Spartan women could be elected to serve on the council of elders.
• Spartan women often worked in the fields as farmers and laborers.

Why did the Greeks establish several colonies around the Mediterranean Sea?

• They wanted to discover new locations to resettle prisoners of war from other civilizations.
• They wanted to explore other areas of the world and find an alternate travel route to Asia.
• They wanted to increase their wealth through trade and support their growing population.
• They wanted to set up factories in remote areas that would not interfere with the daily lives of citizens.

Why do historians refer to a period of ancient Greek history as the Dark Age?

• Authors and playwrights created sad literature and entertainment.
• Electricity was not available, so all activities had to stop during nighttime.
• The moon blocked the sunlight during an hour-long solar eclipse each day.
• There are no available written records about historical events.

How did mountains affect civilization in ancient Greece?

• The Greeks had excellent views to create detailed maps, but they struggled to breathe at high altitudes.
• The Greeks invented skiing while on the mountains, but they faced the threat of avalanches.
• The Greeks thought they were closer to their gods, but they often experienced cold temperatures.
• The Greeks were protected by natural barriers, but the poor soil made it harder to grow crops.

How did the sea affect civilization in ancient Greece?

• Many Greeks became cooks, engineers, and pilots, who lived aboard submarines under the sea and protected the coast.
• Many Greeks became divers, surfers, and swimmers, who used the sea to prepare for water sports in the Panhellenic Games.
• Many Greeks became explorers, marine biologists, and scientists, who studied new underwater environments in the sea.
• Many Greeks became fishermen, merchants, and sailors, who found food and traveled to other places along the sea.

Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were all famous leaders in which academic field of study?

• astronomy
• geography
• history
• philosophy

True or False: The Greeks had a holy book called the Iliad that contained the teachings and guidelines for their ancient religion.

• True
• False

Which of the following were major goods produced in ancient Greece?

• corn, iron, and pepper
• cotton, papyrus, and soybeans
• glass, gold, and wheat
• olives, pottery, and wine

True or False: Athenian democracy excluded women, children, immigrants, and enslaved people from participating in the government.

• True
• False